HYPER-CONVERGED INFRASTRUCTURE, APPLICATION STORAGE
Pure Storage | March 06, 2023
Pure Storage®, the IT pioneer that provides the most sophisticated data storage technology and services, has recently introduced FlashBlade//ETM, a scale-out unstructured data repository designed to accommodate exponential data growth with best-in-class energy efficiency. FlashBlade//E eliminates the need for customers to settle for disc storage, as its acquisition cost is comparable to that of disc, and its operational costs are much lower.
FlashBlade//E offers an improved approach to managing unstructured data growth efficiently, reliably, and sustainably, with an industry-leading user experience and economics allowing customers to eliminate disc in their data center. Its advantages include:
FlashBlade//E is the industry leader in energy efficiency, consuming up to five times less energy than the disk-based systems it will substitute. The larger the system, the more efficient it is, thereby assisting organizations in achieving their increasingly vital sustainability objectives.
FlashBlade//E is designed to flex and grow on demand, with 10-20x more consistency than hard disk-based systems, without disruption or forklift upgrades. The solution is easy to manage at any scale due to its cloud-like simplicity, adaptability, and predictable performance.
FlashBlade//E is offered for less than $0.20 per GB, including three years of support. The platform begins at 4PB and scales while providing dependable performance.
The solution will be available to the general public by the end of April 2023. In addition to the standard purchase, customers can deploy FlashBlade//E through an innovative service tier of Pure's Evergreen//One Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS) subscription, offering a cloud experience and pay-as-you-go economics with on-premises deployment control.
About Pure Storage
Pure Storage is a leading data storage company that simplifies data management for organizations. Its cloud-based solutions empower customers to optimize data utilization while minimizing infrastructure complexity and costs. The company's commitment to providing storage-as-a-service enables customers to quickly and easily adapt to changing data needs, regardless of workload or application. With an industry-leading Net Promoter Score, it is dedicated to customer satisfaction and continually expanding its roster of delighted clients. Additionally, the firm prioritizes sustainability in all aspects of its business, striving to reduce the carbon and energy footprints of data centers worldwide.
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HYPER-CONVERGED INFRASTRUCTURE
KIOXIA America, Inc. | January 09, 2023
Leading flash memory and SSD supplier, Kioxia, showcased new products and technologies designed to be future-ready at this year’s CES 2023.
Kioxia was the first to introduce NAND and 3D flash memory drives, and today, KIOXIA’s varied portfolio of flash storage solutions is designed to meet the ever-changing technological environment, where evolving standards drive performance levels higher.
The SSD products made by KIOXIA are built with BiCS FLASHTM 3D flash memory, which makes them ideal for client PCs, enterprise servers and storage, and cloud data centers. Kioxia’s flash memory and solid-state drives (SSD), are used to power vital information infrastructure like data centers, smartphones, PCs, and other devices that are important to people's lives worldwide.
"Whether it's the next connected vehicle, the next personal mobility device or the next smart city – we keep advancing flash memory to make the next thing possible, Countless consumer devices and applications require flash memory and SSDs, and we are committed to continued innovation."
Alex Mei, vice president of corporate marketing for KIOXIA America, Inc.
KIOXIA CES exhibit at the Venetian® Meeting Center from January 5-7 included:
Scalable BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory technology solutions – including XL-FLASH™ and 4-bit per cell quad-level-cell (QLC) technology
Flash memory solutions for automotive, consumer and industrial applications – including SLC NAND, UFS 4.0 and XFMEXPRESS™
A broad lineup of KIOXIA SSDs - representing the latest standards, technologies, and form factors
KIOXIA client SSDs – including XG8 and BG5 Series NVMe™ SSDs
About KIOXIA America, Inc
KIOXIA America, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation. From the creation of flash memory to the ground-breaking BiCS FLASHTM 3D technology of today, KIOXIA has led the way in developing cutting-edge memory, SSD, and software solutions that improve people's lives and broaden the boundaries of society. The company's Yokkaichi Plant is one of the world's largest and highly efficient flash memory manufacturing facilities. In addition, the company continues to meet the increasing demand for memory worldwide by deploying advanced manufacturing processes that use AI.
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APPLICATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Element Critical | January 20, 2023
Element Critical, a data center interconnection and colocation provider, recently announced that its thorough engineering and reliability standards had passed comprehensive annual assessments. The company reaffirms its commitment to customers by earning compliance certifications, ensuring its data centers meet the necessary requirements with accredited transparency and security standards.
Due to its superior data center methods and procedures, Element Critical facilities adhere to the following industry standards:
ISO/IEC 27001: One of the most critical compliance standards for data centers, this certificate shows that a facility's policies and procedures meet data confidentiality, integrity, and availability standards.
Type II Service Organization Control: Element Critical meets security compliance standards for hosting customer data, as determined by audits across all facilities. The SOC 2 report is designed for a wide range of users who need to understand a service organization's internal control to determine processing integrity, security, availability, privacy, and confidentiality.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard: Element Critical's data centers meet the standards for protecting customer financial data, and credit /debit card transactions.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: This certification ensures sensitive patient health data and personal identification information is protected.
Many businesses and organizations depend on data centers to store and process critical information. Colocation also serves as an interconnection center and a gateway to cloud and edge applications. Companies rely on their data center providers to follow stringent security protocols reinforced by constantly updated procedures.
Shane Menking, the COO of Element Critical, states, "Element Critical data centers are run by highly trained security and engineering personnel, executing daily standard operating procedures (SOP) and site operations methods (MOP) to ensure our customers receive a secure and safe environment for their sensitive and mission-critical applications." He adds, "Earning third-party validation across all our data center facilities affirms our commitments to customer satisfaction and our dedication to meet evolving data security standards."
(Source – PR Newswire)
About Element Critical
Element Critical Founded in 2014, Element Critical is a fast-growing data center provider operating in Northern Virginia, Chicago, Houston, Austin, and Silicon Valley. The company's Tier III, hybrid IT-ready facilities are network-rich and can be maintained concurrently. Element Critical's team of industry veterans offer reliable colocation with fully customizable deployment space in various deployment sizes and densities. The organization provides a data center experience that puts customer service and solutions engineering in the spotlight.
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